Russia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Russia has a large economy supported by energy production, natural resources, manufacturing, agriculture, services, and industrial activity. GDP per capita provides an important population-adjusted perspective on the country’s economic performance and helps distinguish overall economic scale from output per resident. Explore Russia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, changes over time, and broader economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$18,525
Est. in USD
World Rank
#65
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+3.1%
+$553
Europe Rank
#35
Out of 43 countries
1. Russia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Russia’s GDP per capita represents economic production per resident and provides additional context beyond the size of the country’s total economy. The indicator adjusts national output for population, making international comparisons more meaningful. Russia’s economic structure, including its energy, industrial, agricultural, and service sectors, plays an important role in determining the level of output generated per person.
2. Russia GDP Per Capita Growth (1992–2026)
3. Russia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,525 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $17,972 | +19.1% |
| 2024 | $15,094 | +7.9% |
| 2023 | $13,990 | -11.3% |
| 2022 | $15,774 | +25.8% |
| 2021 | $12,541 | +23.4% |
| 2020 | $10,167 | -12.1% |
| 2019 | $11,572 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $11,289 | +4.8% |
| 2017 | $10,775 | +22.7% |
| 2016 | $8,785 | -5.9% |
| 2015 | $9,337 | -34.0% |
| 2014 | $14,137 | -10.7% |
| 2013 | $15,825 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | $15,188 | +6.9% |
| 2011 | $14,208 | +25.2% |
| 2010 | $11,346 | +24.8% |
| 2009 | $9,091 | -26.5% |
| 2008 | $12,371 | +27.7% |
| 2007 | $9,686 | +31.6% |
| 2006 | $7,362 | +30.2% |
| 2005 | $5,655 | +29.6% |
| 2004 | $4,362 | +37.8% |
| 2003 | $3,166 | +24.8% |
| 2002 | $2,536 | +12.8% |
| 2001 | $2,248 | +18.5% |
| 2000 | $1,897 | +33.2% |
| 1999 | $1,424 | -26.9% |
| 1998 | $1,949 | -33.5% |
| 1997 | $2,933 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | $2,787 | +23.1% |
| 1995 | $2,264 | +14.2% |
| 1994 | $1,982 | +49.6% |
| 1993 | $1,325 | +175.5% |
| 1992 | $481 | — |
4. Russia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+3.1%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+47.7%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+110.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+151.6%
(2006 to 2026)
Russia’s GDP per capita can experience noticeable changes as economic growth, commodity markets, inflation, exchange rates, investment, and demographic conditions shift over time. Energy prices and broader external economic conditions can also influence the trend. Historical data provides a clearer picture of how output per resident has developed across periods of expansion, slowdown, and economic adjustment.
5. Russia GDP Per Capita vs Europe and World
Russia
$18,525
Europe Average
$59,767
World Average
$25,179
$0
$29,884
$59,767
USD
Russia’s GDP per capita is approximately
69.0%
below the
Europe average
and
26.4%
below the world average.
6. Russia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Europe
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #32 | Hungary | $28,430 |
| #33 | Romania | $25,693 |
| #34 | Bulgaria | $23,848 |
| #35 | Russia | $18,525 |
| #36 | Serbia | $17,252 |
| #37 | Montenegro | $16,377 |
| #38 | Albania | $12,493 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Russia
Russia GDP (Nominal)
$2.66 Trillion
(2026)
Russia GDP Per Capita
$18,525
(2026)
Russia’s total GDP measures the scale of all economic production across the country, whereas GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP helps show Russia’s overall economic importance, while GDP per capita provides a more standardized measure of economic performance per resident. Considering both indicators together gives a broader understanding of the economy.
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8. Russia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $17,711 | -4.4% |
| 2028 | $17,885 | +1.0% |
| 2029 | $18,053 | +0.9% |
| 2030 | $18,264 | +1.2% |
Russia GDP per capita is projected to reach $18,264 by 2030, representing a 1.4% decrease from the 2026 level.
9. Russia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Russia GDP per capita is estimated at $18,525 in 2026.
It ranks #65 globally and #35 in Europe.
GDP per capita increased by 3.1% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 47.7%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 110.9%.
It is approximately 69.0% below the Europe average.
It is approximately 26.4% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $18,264 by 2030, 1.4% below the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Russia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Russia GDP per capita is estimated at $18,525 in 2026.
Russia ranks #65 globally and #35 in Europe by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 3.1% compared with 2025.
Russia GDP per capita was approximately $9,337 in 2015.
Russia GDP per capita is approximately 69.0% below the Europe average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.